U.S. authorities had another Nigerian-born man with an engineering background on their radar when Northwest Airlines Flight 253 prepared to land in Detroit, Michigan, on Christmas Day. Emmanuel Chukwu shared the same travel itinerary with Umar Farouk AbdulMutallab, the suspect … read more
Under the Nigerian constitution, the federal Cabinet can declare the president incapacitated, setting the stage for his removal. But it is unlikely that a Cabinet appointed by the ailing president will declare him unfit to govern Africa’s most populous nation. … read more
THE Nigerian military has taken full charge of security in Jos, Plateau State, following the order by Vice President Goodluck Jonathan. Briefing the Media in his office, the General Officer Commanding, 3 Armoured Division, Jos, Major General Saleh Maina ordered … read more
Economic activities were temporarily paralysed in the cities of Warri and Effurun on Friday as protesters marched on major roads against the continued refusal of President Umaru Yar’Adua to hand over to his deputy, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan. Shops, earlier opened, … read more
Nigeria’s emergence on the US State Sponsored Terrorism list has not gone without official criticisms and ultimatums from Africa’s most populous state. Claims over a possibly “rushed” United States directive, in the wake of a terrorist attempt on a plane … read more
Over 5,000 people took to the streets in Lagos on Thursday to demand the end of the leadership crisis in Nigeria, which is currently threatening to undermine the constitution and engender chaos in the nation. President Umaru Yar’Adua, who has … read more
The government of Nigeria’s northern Plateau State Wednesday shortened the curfew period imposed on the capital city, Jos, from 24 to 17 hours, after the sectarian violence, which began Sunday, seemed to have been curtailed. The curfew will now be … read more
The people of Jos buried their dead on Thursday as thousands of refugees sought shelter following Nigeria’s latest eruption of violence between Christians and Muslims that many blame as much on poverty and failed government as on religious hatred. Burned-out … read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo sent a clear message to his successor, President Umaru Yar’Adua, yesterday in Abuja: throw in the towel. It was on the same day that the Save Nigeria Group marched across Lagos streets asking that our constitution … read more
Following the escalation of sectarian crisis, which started in Jos, Plateau State, last Sunday, Vice-President Goodluck Jonathan has warned that the Federal Government will no longer fold its arms and watch the killing of innocent citizens. As a demonstration of … read more